As might be expected, GDC dominated the gaming news this week. Here’s a rundown of the most important gaming stories from the past week.
Microsoft is introducing a new antipiracy technology to its Games for Windows platform. You can call it whatever you’d like, just don’t call it DRM, says Microsoft. You’ll be able to play a game on as many systems as you want, as long as you have a license attached to your account—provided it’s a game with an online component.
Given its position at the top of the gaming industry, it’s no surprise that Nintendo’s GDC keynote was one of the most highly-anticipated events of the conference. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata didn’t disappoint, announcing a new Zelda, more storage for the Wii, and a new Arcade channel. Oh, Nintendo also now has the fast-selling hardware in gaming history, having shipped 50 million pieces of Wii hardware worldwide.
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